Scow Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Scow Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,535 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00007 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Scholz Farms Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Scow Detention Dam?
Scow Detention Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Scow Detention Dam?
Scow Detention Dam is owned by Scholz Farms Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Scow Detention Dam built?
Scow Detention Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Scow Detention Dam?
Scow Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Scow Detention Dam?
Scow Detention Dam has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Scow Detention Dam last inspected?
Scow Detention Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.